Harold K. Shelton

Officer Harold Shelton was shot and killed while chasing a shooting suspect through an alley near 7th Street and L Street, NW.

Officer Shelton and his partner were returning to the station at the end of their shift when a citizen reported the shooting. During the chase, the suspect hid in a doorway and shot Officer Shelton as he passed by.

The suspect was found guilty of Officer Shelton's murder and sentenced to 9 to 28 years in prison.

Officer Shelton had been employed with the Metropolitan Police Department for one year, and is survived by his wife and son.

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Age22

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Most Recent Reflection

Your picture caught my eye in that you look very similar to one of my best friends in life who passed away a few years ago. Both he and I were born in 1959, Pete at the very start, me at the very end. Though I know, since you were murdered well after his birth, you had no influence on him, the coincidences are almost scary.

I am honored to leave a reflection for you, Brother on this sad anniversary. I know God had Blessed you and I am confident that you are resting in Peace in Heaven.